Traveling Retail Merchandiser at Ollie's… · Iowa City

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Position Overview:

The New Store Specialist is responsible for assisting the Store Opening Coordinator with all aspects of store openings. Responsibilities include all aspects of building fixtures, merchandising and training.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight of freight flow on the sales floor, merchandising areas and sections to match the new store plans.
• Coach/train associates to ensure the meeting of daily/weekly timelines for fixture build, truck unload, ticketing, and merchandising.
• Communicate frequently with Store Opening Coordinator, Store Team Leaders and associates to keep projects on schedule.
• Ensure safety regulations are being met.
• Controlling expenses to meet budgeting goals.
• Communicate regularly with your supervisor regarding task completion and outstanding issues.
• Attending scheduled video Teams meetings, answering company emails in a timely manner, and complying with company communication standards is mandatory.
• Additional responsibilities to be determined as business needs arise.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all team members.
• Ability to gain working knowledge of various apps for expense reporting and time sheets.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to complete assignments in the time allotted.
• One, or more, year of experience in merchandising is a plus.
• Experience in construction or fixture set up is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
• Duties may frequently involve the use of ladders and stairs.
• Frequent standing, bending, stooping and kneeling.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Travel to new stores including extensive overnight travel required – to various states for 30+ days at a time.
• Frequent lifting up to 70lbs.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, or any other legally protected status.